Binder device.



GA P. WiGGNTON.

BNDER DEWCE.

MFLNMTM'JN FLLED AUG.2T,1914.

Patented Allg. 17, 1915.

2 SHEETS-SHEET 1.

G. P. WIGGINTON.

Paten-tod Aug. 17, 1915.

GEORGE P. W'IGGINTON. 0F KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN.

BINDER DEVICE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Aug. 17, 1915.

Application filed August 27, 1914. Serial No. 858,570.

To all trimm, it ma concern.:

Be it known at I, Gnoncr. P. Wicom- TON, a citizen of the United States,residing at Kalamazoo, Michigan, have invented certain new and usefulImprovements in Binder Devices, of which the following is a specifi.cation.

This invention relates to an improvement in binder devices.

The main objects of this invention are: First: to provide an improvedsupport for temporary binders or loose sheet holders which greatlyfacilitates the removal and insertion of sheets or leaves and supportsthe binder so that all the sheets are accessible. Second: to provide anim roved binder device adapted as a support or binders of the post type,and also as an adjusting means for the binder. Third: to provide anirnproved binder device having these advantages which is comparativelysimple and economical in structure and very easy to operate.

Further objects, and objects relating to structural details, willdefinitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention lfiyuthe devices and meansdescrlbed in the o owing specification.

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure which is a preferred embodiment of my invention is clearlyillustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part of thisspecification, in which:

Figure I is a plan view of a binder device, embodying the features of myinvention. Fig. II is adetail side elevation of the structure shown inFig. I, with a binder of the sectional post type in position therein.Fig. DI is a detail vertical longitudinal section on a linecorresponding to line 3-3 of Fig. I, with a binder shown in position inthe holder. Fig. IV is an enlarged detail view, partially in transversevertical section, on a line corresponding to line --i of FigsIIandIII.Fig.Visanenlargedde tail tion on a line corresponding to line 5 5 ofFigs. III and VI, showing details of the mounting for the adjustingscrew. Fig. VI is a detail longitudinal section on a line correspondingto-line 6 6 of Figs. III and V. Fig. VII is an enlarged detail rear viewof the split nut, the screw being shown in section, the nut being in itsclosed or engaging position. Fig. VIII is a detail view similar to thatof Fig. VII with the nut in its disengaging or open position. Fig. IX isa detail view, partially in section, showing details of the nut engagingand disengaging cam. Fig. X is an enlarged detail section of the nutengaging and disengaging cam taken on a line corresponding to lines10-10 of Figs. III, IV and VII. Fig. XI is a detail section on a linecorrespond' ing to line 11-11 of Fig. III showing the mounting of theposts.

In the drawing, similar reference characters refer to similar partsthroughout the several views, and the sectional views are taken looln'ngin the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section lines.

Referring to the drawing, the base 1 of the binder support is providedwith a longitudinal slot 2 having grooves 3 in its edges. At one end ofthe base is a fixed support 4 comprising a pair of uprights connected bya cross piece. support is inclined outwardly to support one of thecovers 5 of the binder in an outwardly inclined position. A movablesupport 6 is provided for the other binder cover 7. The movable supportis provided with a slide 8 disposed in the slot 2, and provided withlugs 9 engag'ng the grooves 3. The'binder covers 5 and are provided withbinding members 10 and I1 respectively, the posts 12 of the structureillustrated being sectional posts and removably secured to the bindingmember 10 by means of their reduced screw threaded ends 13. Thebindinvmembcr 11 has holes therethrouo adapt to receive the posts and isadjustable thereon and provided with means for securing it in itsadjustable positions on the posts, the structure illustrated beingprovided with a locking bar 14 actuated by means of a ke;Y 15. As thedetails of this securing means form no part of my invention, I do notfurther illustrate or describe the same herein, satisfactory mechanismsbeing well known in the art.

The movable support 6 has holes 15 therein adapted to receive the posts12, as shown in Figs. III and IV. The movable support is adjusted bymeans of the screws 16 disposed longitudinally of the slot 2 and passingthrough the slide 8. The screw is journaled in bearings 17 at the endsof the slot. The screw projects at one end of the base and is adapted toreceive an actuating key, not shown.

In the structure illustrated, the slide is detachably connected to thescrew by means of a split nut. consisting of sections 1S pivotallymounted on the slide at 19 to be moved to and from the screw as shown inFigs. VII and VIII. The actuating cam '20 is seated in a cavity 21 inthe slide, and is provided with cam slots Q2 engaged by pins :23 on thenut members 1S. The cam member has a central slot 24 adapted to receivea key, not shown. By turning this cam member in one direction the nutmembers are swung to their disengaging positions, as shown in Fig. VIII,and by turning it in the opposite direction they are engaged, as shownin Fig. VII. The cam member also serves as an effective means forretaining the not sections in their engaged and disengaged positions Theposts may, if desired, be entirely removed when the binder is 1n theholder so that the sheets are all r a1- though ordinarily this is notrequired as the binder is supported so that the sheets can be readilymanipulated to disengage them from the posts.

With the parts arranged as described, the supports may be adjusted toreceive the binder and support its covers and sheets m position so that.they are fully accemible and may be readily removed and reinserted ornew sheets inserted as desired.

One of the objectionstopostbinders which are not provided means forsecuring clamping adjustment is that is is not possible to clamp thesheets as tightly as desirsble, as the only means for adiusting is bypushing the binding member together and securing in position. With myimproved binder support device, the binding members may be clamped uponthe sheets and secured, and the movable support moved back to releasethe binder, the device being de sifrable for use in connection bims othero'ectut,or type,as'ustra and aisii cdrtain bixiiodrs of the telescopingpost type which are without means for clamping adjustment of the bindingmembers.

My improved binder device is adapted for use in connection with varioustypes of binders as will be readily understood.

I have illustrated and described my improvements in detail in a simpleand practical embodiment. I have not attempted to illustrate or describevarious modifications which might be desirable to adapt. same, to aparticular type of binder or to meet parA ticular requirements :is Ibelieve the disclosure made will enable those skilled in the art towhich my invention relates to embody or adapt the same as conditions mayrequire. I desire, however, to be understood as my improvementsspecifically in the form illustrated as wel] as broadly 1vithin thescopeof the appended claims.

Having thus dcribed my invention, what l claim as non' and desire. tosecure by Letters Patent, is:

1. The combination with a temporary binder comprising binding members,and posts,` said posts being detachably mounted on one of said bindingmembers, the other binding member being adjustable on said posts andprovided with means for securing it in its adjusted positions, of abase, a pair of supports on said base one of which is adjustably mountedand provided with holes adapted to receive said binder posts, said postsbeing removable through said holes, an adjusting screw for said movablesupport, a split nut on said movable support coacting with said screw,and means for engam'ng and disengaging said nut, said movable supportbeing freely movable when said screw and nut are disengaged, allcoacting for the purpose specified.

2. The combination with a temporary binder comprisinv binding members,and posts, said posts mounted on one of said binding members, the otherbinding member being adjustable on said posts and provided with meansforv securing it in its adjusted positions, of a base, a pair ofsupports on said base one of which is adjustably mounted and providedwith holes adapted to receive said binder posts, an adjusting screw forsaid movable support, a split nut on said movable support coacting withsaid screw, and means for engaging and disengaging said nut, saidmovable support being freely movable when said screw and nut aredisengaged, all coaeting for the purpose specified,

3. The combination with a temporary binder comprising binding members,and posts, said posts being detachably mounted on one of said bindingmembers, the other binding member being adjustable on said posts andprovided with means for securing it in its adjusted positions, of abase, a pair of supports on said base one of which is adjustably mountedand provided with hol adapted to reive said binder posts, said postskbeing removable through said holes, and an adjusting screw for saidmovable sigport, all coacting for the purpose speci- 4. The combinationwith a temporary binder comprising binding members, and posts, saidposts being mounted on one of said binding members, the other bindingmember being adjustable on said posts and provided with means forsecuring it in its adjusted positions, of a base, a pair of supports onsaid base one of which is adjustobly mounted and provided with holesadapted to receive said binder posts, and an adjusting screw for saidmovable support, all coacting for the purpose specified.

5. The combination with a temporary binder comprising binder members,and

base one of which is adjustably mountedA and provided withholes adaptedto receive said binder posts, said posts beingremovable through saidholes, and means for adjust-v ing said movable support, all coacting forthe purpose specified.

6. The combination with a temporary binder comprising binding members,and posts, said posts being mounted on one of said binding members, theother binding member being adjustable on said posts, of fa base, a pairof supports one of which is adjustably mounted on said base and providedwith holes adapted to receive said.

binder'posts, and means for adjusting said movable support, all-coacting for the purpose specified.

^ 4.7. The combination with a temporary binder comprising covers andbinding members, ofa support therefor comprising a base, support membersmounted on said base, one of said members being adjustable, means foradjusting said adjustable support whereby it may be adjusted to supportthe binder in its open position vor to adjust said binding members.

8. A support for temporary binders comprising -a base having alongitudinal slot therein, the edges of the slot being grooved, ia xedsupport on said base, a movable supportya slide for said movable supportdisposed in said base slot and having lugs engaging the grooves in theedges thereof, a

Vscrew disposed longitudinallyof said slot and journaled at the endsthereof, a split nut on said slide coacting with said screw, and meansfor engaging and disengaging said nut, said movable support slide beingfreely movable when said screw and nut are disen aged.,

9. support for temporary binders com prising a base having alongitudinal slot therein, a fixed support on said base, a movablesupport, a slide for said movable support disposed on said base slot, ascrew disposed longitudinally of said slot and journaled at the endsthereof, a split nut on said slide coacting with said screw, and meansfor engaging and disengaging said nut, said movable support slide beingfreely movable when said screw and nut are disengaged.

10. A support for temporary binders comprising a base having alongitudinal slot therein, the edges of the slot being grooved, a fixedsupport on said base, a movable support, a slide for saidrmovablesupport disposed 4in said buse slot and Vhaving lugs en-- gaging thegrooves in the edges thereof, and a screw for adjusting said slidelongitudinally of said slot.

11. A' support for temporary binders, comprising a base provided with apair of supports, one of said supports being movable, a screw foradjusting said movable support, afsplit nut connecting said support withsaidV screw, and means for engaging and disengagi'ng said nut, saidmovable support being freely-movable when said screw and nutV areisengaged. 112. The combination with a temporary f binder comprisingbinding members and Aposts, of a base having a longitudinal slottherein, a pair of supports mounted on said base, one of said supportsbeing movable,

said posts being removable through one of said supports a slide for saidmovable snpport disposed in said longitudinal slot in said base,` and ascrew for adjusting said movable support disposed in said slot to engagesaid slide so that the base is unobstructed thereby.

13. `The combination Awith a temporary binder comprising covers andbinding members associated to be adjusted relative to each other, of asupport therefor comprising a base provided with a pair of supports, oneof said supports being movable on said base, said supports beingprovided with parallel bottom portions adapted to support the bind' ingmembers in a substantially parallel relation and with diverging upperportions' adapted to support the covers, and a screw mea-ns foradjusting said movable support to adjust the binding members-or tosupport the binder in open position.

14. The combination with a temporary binder comprising covers andbinding mcmbers associated for adjustment relative to each other, of asupport therefor comprising a base provided with a pair of supports,one'. of said supports being movable, said supports being provided withvertical portions adapted to support the binding members and i withdiverging upper portions adapte to* support the covers, and mea-ns foradjustingA said movable support whereby the binding members may beadjusted or the covers supported in open position.

15. The combination with a temporary binder comprising covers andbinding mem` bers associated for adjustment relative to each other, of asupport therefor comprising a base provided with a pair of supports, oneof said supports being movable, said-supports being providedwitlrportions adapted to support the binding members and with diver-gingupper portions adapted to support the covers whereby the binding membersand covers are adjustably supported.

16. The combination with a temporary binder comprising binding membersand posts, l'of a base, a pair of supports one of which is adjustablymounted on said base and provided with openings adapted to receive saidposts, and means for adjusting said movable support.

17. The combination with a temporary binder comprising binding membersand posts, said posts being detaehably mounted on one of said bindingrmembers, the other binding member being adjustable on said posts, of abase, and a pair of supports on said base, one of whielr is providedwith holes adapted to receive said posts, said posts being remo` .iblethrough said holes, one of said supports being adjustable on said base,all coasting for the purpose specified.

1S. The combination with a temporary binder comprising binding membersand removable posts, of a base, a pair of supports one of which isadjustably mounted on said base, said posts being removable throughoneof said supports, and means for adjusting said movable support,

19. The combination with a temporary binder comprising;r binding membersand removable posts, of a base, a pair of supports one of which isadjustablv mounted on said base and provided with openings through whichsaid posts may be removed, and means' for adjusting said movablesupport.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set in v hand and seal in thepresence of two witnesses.

GEORGE I. WIGGINTON. [L.s.]

ivitnesses OSCAR ALLYN, Enum L. HARRIS.

Correction in Letters P item No. 1,150,471.

It is hereby certified that Letters'Patent No. 1,150,471, granted August17,

.1915, upon the application of George P. Wigginton, of Kalamazoo,Michigan,

for an improvement in Binder Devices," were erroneously issued te theinventor,

Suid Wigginton, whereas .quid Letten; Patent should have been issued t0Kalamawmzno Loom' Leaf Binder (ompfmxy, (if Kalamazoo, Michigan, nsassignee of the entire interest in snid invention, as shown by therei-rn'ds of assignments in this oflee; and that the said Letters Patentshould be read with this correction therein that the seme may conform tothe record of the ease in the Patent Oilce. i

Signed und sealed this 2m, in y of .Semi-hdm, i.. D., 1915` [SEAL] J. T.NEWTON,

Acting Commissioner of Patente.

